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Malakhov happy with decision

(10/5/06) D Vladimir Malakhov told the Devils last December he was done, went home and stayed there. The team said it invited him to this year's training camp, but he denied that when he spoke with a reporter from a Russian newspaper. He also said he had no desire to return to "this whole New Jersey mess" and was more than happy to surrender his $3.6 million for this year. He also said, "My knees are almost completely gone."

Malahkov traded to San Jose

(10/2/06) The New Jersey Devils made a major move to get under the NHL salary cap Sunday by sending suspended defenseman Vladimir Malakhov and a conditional first-round draft pick to San Jose for defenseman Jim Fahey and the rights to left wing Alexander Korolyuk. The deal will save the Devils $3.6 million on their cap -- Malakhov's salary -- and it probably won't cost New Jersey much because Korolyuk will play in Russia again this season and Fahey might not make the roster. With the NHL season scheduled to open this week, Devils president and general manager Lou Lamoriello has been desperate to make some moves to get under the NHL's $44 million salary cap.

Malakhov announces retirement

(12/19/05) Vladimir Malakhov announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday.

Malakhov out again Wednesday

(12/1/05) Vladimir Malahkov (flu) missed his second straight game on Wednesday at Philadelphia.

Malakhov out due to illness

(11/30/05) Vladimir Malakhov missed Tuesday's game against the Bruins due to an undisclosed illness.